MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
B A S /E S P WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED
SLIGHT CORROSION TO O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL ARCHES
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
centre exhaust system corroded.
Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracked down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
centre exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear silencer corroding.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear exhaust silencer box is heavily corroded.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres badly perished/cracked
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs slightly worn/lipped
nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres badly perished/cracked
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs slightly worn/lipped
nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP53 LWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP53 LWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BP53 LWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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